Chess Champion Privacy Policy
Effective Date: Jul 30 2025
Last Updated: Jul 30 2025
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Chess Champion ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our mobile chess application (the "App"). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to being transparent about our data practices.
Information We Collect
Information We DO NOT Collect
- Personal information (name, email, phone number)
- User accounts or login credentials
- Location data
- Photos, videos, or camera access
- Microphone or audio recordings
- Contact lists or social media data
Information We DO Collect
1. Device Information (Automatically)
- Device model and operating system version
- App version and build number
- Available device memory (to optimize chess engine performance)
- Basic device specifications for app functionality
2. App Usage Data (Local Only)
- Game preferences and settings
- Board themes and piece set choices
- Sound preferences
- Game history and statistics (stored locally on your device)
3. Crash Reports (via Firebase Crashlytics)
- Technical information about app crashes or errors
- Device type and OS version (for debugging purposes)
- No personal identifying information is included
How We Use Information
We use the collected information solely to:
- Provide and improve the chess gaming experience
- Optimize app performance based on device capabilities
- Fix bugs and technical issues through crash reporting
- Remember your game preferences locally
Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage: Your game data and preferences are stored locally on your device
- No Cloud Storage: We do not store your personal data on remote servers
- Crash Reports: Only technical crash data is sent to Firebase (Google) for app improvement
- Security: We implement appropriate technical measures to protect any data processed
Third-Party Services
The App uses Firebase Crashlytics (Google) for crash reporting to help us identify and fix technical issues. Firebase may collect limited technical information as described in Google's Privacy Policy.
Data Sharing
- We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties
- No personal data is shared since we don't collect personal information
- Only anonymous technical crash data may be processed by Google Firebase
Children's Privacy
Our App is suitable for all ages and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we don't collect personal information from any users, children can safely use the App.
Internet Connection
The App works completely offline for all chess gameplay. Internet connection is only used for:
- Initial app installation/updates
- Sending anonymous crash reports (optional)
Your Rights
- Data Deletion: You can delete all local app data by uninstalling the App
- Opt-out: You can disable crash reporting in your device's app settings
- Access: Since we don't store personal data, there's no personal data to access
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be reflected in the app and on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: hello@sveltesolutions.com